1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
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 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2006 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Crown Victoria | S-Type |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |