2004 GMC Safari vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 45 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 515 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, 2004 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Safari | XK |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |
