2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (205 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 36 kg more than 1959 Rover P5. 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar S-Type | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | S-Type | P5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2718 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
