1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1959 Jaguar XK and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 133 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 173 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |