1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 388 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart. 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Dart | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |
