1963 Ford Zodiac vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Zodiac | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zodiac | XJS |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
