2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 147 kg more than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Explorer | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2870 mm |
