1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is newer by 8 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Willys-Overland |
| Model | XK | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
