1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Sixty 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 652 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Sixty | XK |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
