1981 Porsche 944 vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 500 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944. 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 944 | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Porsche | Jaguar |
| Model | 944 | XF |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2908 mm |
