1983 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1983 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 640 kg more than 1983 Ford Capri. 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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | XJS |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
