2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 263 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
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 II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | MK II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |
