2008 Jaguar XF vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XF | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XF | 442 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2850 mm |
