1979 Ford LTD vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 138 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | LTD | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
