2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 727 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XF | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
