1960 BMW 700 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. 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 XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 700 | XF |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
