1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XJR is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 277 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Fairlane | XJR |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2880 mm |