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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (204 HP @ 6250 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 480 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 (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 | 1993 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
