1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Jaguar MK II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | MK II | 109 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
