1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ6 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2838 mm |
