1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 611 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XJS |
Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 90 L |