1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 492 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | XJ |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3032 mm |
