1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 615 kg more than 1953 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
