2001 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XK is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 27 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK. 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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XK | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XK | GTX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
