1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 26 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 73 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 AMC Pacer. (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 AMC Pacer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Pacer | XK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 63 L |
