1967 Opel Record vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Opel Record | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Opel | Jaguar |
| Model | Record | XK |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2511 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2752 mm |
