1972 Ford Custom vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 199 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Custom. (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Custom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Custom | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Custom | XK |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 75 L |
