1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona 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 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 161 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 483 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XK | Ascona |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |