1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair 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 165 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Corsair | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |
