1959 Ford Zodiac vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zodiac 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 224 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 492 kg more than 1959 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zodiac. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zodiac | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zodiac | XJ |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3040 mm |
