1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 13 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 150 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | XJ |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2880 mm |
