1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 McLaren F1
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 40 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 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 303 kg more than 1999 McLaren F1.
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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1999 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | McLaren |
| Model | XK | F1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6061 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
