1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 155 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | XK |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
