2008 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 88 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP. 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XK | VIP |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |
