1966 Ford Corsair vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 960 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Corsair | XF |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
