1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2009 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 57 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 682 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Jaguar XK 2009 Lincoln Town Car
Make Jaguar Lincoln
Model XK Town Car
Year Released 1952 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3441 cc 4606 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1977 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 72 L


 

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