1967 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown 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 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 567 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown. 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 (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Toyota Crown | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown | XJ |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 5000 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 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 | 1375 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3032 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
