1965 Ford Zephyr vs. 1990 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
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 XJ6 (299 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Zephyr | 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Zephyr | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 299 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |