1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 61 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1200 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XK | Ghost |
Year Released | 1952 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3465 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |