2008 Ford GT vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 2008 Ford GT is newer by 49 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 237 kg more than 2008 Ford GT.
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, 2008 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford GT | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT | MK IX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 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 | 1520 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 77 L |
