1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 2008 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 700 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
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 Jaguar XJR (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 2008 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 2008 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zephyr | XJR |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 81 L |
