1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1983 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJS | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
