2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1968 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 1968 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XF | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1679 kg | 582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
