1987 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 303 more horse power than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1987 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 832 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | XJS | 917 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3588 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 798 kg |