1979 Ford Granada vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. 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 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Granada | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1798 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
