1979 Ford Capri vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 640 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | XJS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
