1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 22 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 313 kg more than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
