1959 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1967 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1967 Jaguar MK II is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 315 kg more than 1967 Jaguar MK II. 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 VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | 1967 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | MK VIII | MK II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
