1998 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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 106 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 482 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Jaguar MK IX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Jaguar MK IX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Honda | Jaguar |
| Model | Accord | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1849 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |
