1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 37 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 507 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK IX | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | MK IX | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
