2004 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 73 kg more than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (541 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | XK | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1833 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
