1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1962 Volvo 120
To start off, 1962 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 463 kg more than 1962 Volvo 120. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 120. (142 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1962 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XK | 120 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
