1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 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 110 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 97 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
