1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 21 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1980 Holden Statesman. (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 249 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, 1980 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Statesman | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Statesman | XK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
