1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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 (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2752 mm |
