1979 Ford LTD vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 26 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | LTD | XK |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3040 mm |
