1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 20 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 735 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | XJ8 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 87 L |