1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 386 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
