1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. 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 (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Charger | XF |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2908 mm |
