1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1961 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Taunus | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |
