1977 AMC Matador vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1977 AMC Matador is newer by 18 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 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 96 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII.
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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Matador | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 77 L |
