2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Jaguar | AC |
| Model | XJ | 428 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2450 mm |
