1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 20 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 164 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 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. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | XK | 66 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |