1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (295 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJS | 560 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3080 mm |
