1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 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. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 502 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | MK IX | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |