1984 BMW M6 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 25 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, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, both vehicles can yield 334 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M6 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 1505 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2900 mm |
