1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 9 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 (220 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 308 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin A 60 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 60 | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1622 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
