1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 250 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sovereign | S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 5985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
