1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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 148 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 420 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri 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. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |