2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ8 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
