2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 46 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 261 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Five Hundred | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |