1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 604 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 AMC Hornet. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 AMC Hornet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Hornet | XF |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2908 mm |
