1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, both 1972 Jaguar Sovereign and 1972 Nissan 240 C were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 670 kg more than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1972 Nissan 240 C has manual transmission. 1972 Nissan 240 C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | Sovereign | 240 C |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |