1978 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 27 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Granada | XK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
