1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 690 kg more than 1981 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | XJ |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2880 mm |