1957 Ford Consul vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 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 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1957 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 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Consul. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1957 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:
1957 Ford Consul | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | XJ |
Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1702 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |