1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 38 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Ford Flex. (281 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Flex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 258 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Because 1975 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Flex. (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Flex. 2013 Ford Flex 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. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | Flex |
Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2028 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |