1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2003 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XJ is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 2003 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 407 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 85 L |
