1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1973 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Rekord would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 745 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord. 1973 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1969 Opel Rekord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Jaguar XJ | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJ | Rekord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 409 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |