1969 Nissan President vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1969 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XF weights approximately 397 kg more than 1969 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF will offer significantly more control. 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 XF (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan President | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Nissan | Jaguar |
| Model | President | XF |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2909 mm |
