1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | XJS | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 97 L |
