1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton 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 204 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (47 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 263 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. 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 XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | Ponton |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |