1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1988 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 210 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJS | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |