1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 36 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 814 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | XJ |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1874 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |