1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 524 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon.
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 XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XJR-11 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 801 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |