1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Maserati 250
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK and 1959 Maserati 250 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 250 (232 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 770 kg more than 1959 Maserati 250.
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 | 1959 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XK | 250 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2160 mm |