1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 54 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 3 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar MK II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | MK II | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2615 mm |
