1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 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 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Camaro | XK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
