1953 Hudson Hornet vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1953 Hudson Hornet. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1953 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 50 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
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 1953 Hudson Hornet has manual transmission. 1953 Hudson Hornet 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:
1953 Hudson Hornet | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
Model | Hornet | XJS |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4810 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2600 mm |