1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 880 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | 12 M | XJS |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 3978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
