1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |