1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 45 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 437 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. 2012 Jaguar XJ 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. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | 3-Litre | XJ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
