1960 Jaguar XK vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Plymouth Volare is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 12 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XK | Volare |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
