1964 Ford Anglia vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1964 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1964 Ford Anglia. (40 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 723 kg more than 1964 Ford Anglia. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Anglia. (75 Nm). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Anglia | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Anglia | XK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2600 mm |
