1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 50 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 193 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Jaguar | Ascari |
Model | XK | A10 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2636 mm |