1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 1972 Jaguar XJ is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. 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. 1972 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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