1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XK | 66 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
