1972 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 113 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJ | Falcon |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |