1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 12 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 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. (195 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 (358 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |