1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 4 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 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 57 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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 99 | XK |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |