2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 47 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 31 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 422 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z4 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
