1986 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 BMW M3. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 587 kg more than 1986 BMW M3. 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 IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3050 mm |
