1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 28 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 193 kg more than 1985 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 2013 Ford Taurus 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. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Jaguar XJS | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | Taurus |
Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 432 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |