1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 29 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 354 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | Explorer |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 2061 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |