2007 Jaguar XK vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 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 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XK | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | XK | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3230 mm |