1960 Austin Princess vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 380 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess. 2012 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1960 Austin Princess has manual transmission. 1960 Austin Princess will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin Princess | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | Princess | XK |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
