1976 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 260 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | LTD | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2920 mm |
