1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1955 Plymouth Belvedere
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Plymouth Belvedere would be higher. At 3,960 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Plymouth Belvedere is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1955 Plymouth Belvedere. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Plymouth Belvedere weights approximately 67 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 | 1955 Plymouth Belvedere | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XK | Belvedere |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |
