1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 786 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Sierra | XJS |
Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |