2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jensen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jensen SP would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen SP. (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jensen |
| Model | XK | SP |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |
