2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1971 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Admiral.
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 (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Admiral. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1971 Opel Admiral has manual transmission. 1971 Opel Admiral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XF | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
