1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire 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 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 483 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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 XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jaguar |
| Model | Jetfire | XK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
