1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 886 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 XJ (600 Nm) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT 40 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 82 L |
