1975 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | XJ |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2880 mm |
