1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Anglia | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Anglia | XJS |
Year Released | 1966 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2600 mm |