1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. Both 1959 Jaguar MK IX and 1963 Jaguar S-Type are equipped with a 3,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 220 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 87 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
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 IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | MK IX | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2740 mm |
