1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 47 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 33 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 357 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | MK IX | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1757 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 82 L |
