1976 Ford LTD vs. 2008 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 32 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 35 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJR. (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford LTD | 2008 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | LTD | XJR |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
