1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Volvo 260. 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 XJ (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar XJ | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJ | 260 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
