1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 655 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | MK IX | 400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
