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 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 144 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 742 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 (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 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 | 3239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |