1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1798 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |