1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 16 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | Bora |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
