2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 1974 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,541 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1974 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1974 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 1974 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJ | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 7541 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |
