1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 20 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 385 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |