1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 577 kg more than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. 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 MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
Model | 3000 Mk III | MK IX |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 77 L |