1968 Ford 17 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 574 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | 17 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
