1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1998 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1988 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, 1998 Jaguar XJ8 (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
