1970 Ford 17 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 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 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 186 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | 17 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 81 L |