1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 40 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 32 more horse power than 2012 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 109 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Taurus, 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | Sovereign | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2868 mm |
