1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 280 kg more than 1972 AMC Matador. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Matador | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 90 L |
