1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 629 kg more than 1967 Opel Record. 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (223 Nm). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJS | Record |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1078 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
