1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 877 kg more than 1960 Toyota Corona. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona. 1998 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJR | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJR | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
