1967 Ford Zephyr vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 502 kg more than 1967 Ford Zephyr. 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 XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Zephyr | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Zephyr | XJR |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2880 mm |
