1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 799 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XK | Ardea 3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 903 cc |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 28 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
