1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1961 Maserati 3500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 143 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
