1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 170 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | MK II | Tundra |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |