1968 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 810 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 17 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |