2007 Ford Territory vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 543 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK.
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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1959 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1959 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Territory | XK |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3442 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
