1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1950 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1950 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1950 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 635 kg more than 1950 Jaguar XK. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1950 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | Sovereign | XK |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
