1959 Jaguar MK IX vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 51 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 377 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | MK IX | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
