1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 24 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 948 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 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 | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 12 M | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |