1963 Ford Consul vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 683 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Consul | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Consul | XK |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1340 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 615 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
