1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 38 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 521 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Because 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Edge (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | Sovereign | Edge |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 433 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3505 mm |