1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP) has 201 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 920 kg more than 1945 Ford Taunus. 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. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Ford Taunus | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | XJS |
Year Released | 1945 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 235 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |