1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 58 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1561 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4604 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 | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
