1984 Ford Sierra vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 620 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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