1978 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 500 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | MK II |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2900 mm |
