1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 276 kg more than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1967 Austin 3-Litre has manual transmission. 1967 Austin 3-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | 3-Litre | XJR |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 91 L |
