1989 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 30 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 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 3 kg more than 1989 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 (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | Mondial | XK |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2600 mm |
