1965 Holden EH vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1965 Holden EH is newer by 6 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 165 more horse power than 1965 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 288 kg more than 1965 Holden EH. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Holden EH. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Holden EH. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Holden | Jaguar |
Model | EH | XK |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |