1973 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 568 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Capri | XJS |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |