1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 35 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2007 Mercedes-Benz 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 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sovereign | C |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |