1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 12 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 163 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 977 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | MK IX | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2110 mm |
