1986 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 27 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 73 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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 (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Mondial | XK |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |
