1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 704 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zephyr | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3157 mm |
