1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Jaguar XK | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | XK | 220 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |