1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 205 kg more than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane. 1973 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Fairlane | XJ |
Year Released | 1985 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |