1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 615 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Sierra | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Sierra | XJS |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2600 mm |