1984 Ford Laser vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1984 Ford Laser and 1984 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 132 more horse power than 1984 Ford Laser. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 840 kg more than 1984 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Laser, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Laser. (120 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Laser | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Laser | XJS |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2600 mm |