1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1988 Ford Thunderbird and 1988 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Thunderbird | XJS |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
