1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 391 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 2010 Ford Explorer 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. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | Explorer |
Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2021 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2888 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |