1952 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP) has 361 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | XJ |
Year Released | 1952 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 401 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3040 mm |