1974 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 523 kg more than 1960 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.
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1974 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | Lagonda | XK |
Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1996 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2770 mm |