1972 Ford Galaxie vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Galaxie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 56 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Galaxie. (375 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Galaxie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Galaxie | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Galaxie | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1869 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 82 L |
