1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zephyr | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |
