1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 405 kg more than 1965 Toyota Crown. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Jaguar XJS | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJS | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |