1976 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 62 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Falcon | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XJ |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |