1972 ZIL 117 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1972 ZIL 117. (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 ZIL 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZIL 117 weights approximately 989 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 ZIL 117. (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 ZIL 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 ZIL 117 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | ZIL | Jaguar |
| Model | 117 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6959 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2950 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3157 mm |
