1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 403 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Corvette | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
