1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 157 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 (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | XK |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
