1972 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 98 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
| Model | Deauville | XF |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
