1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 115 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | XK |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
