1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 460 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Maverick | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
