1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 659 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | C-Type |
Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |