2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 173 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (298 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. (291 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 77 L |
