1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus 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 213 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 745 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Jaguar XJS | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |