1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 738 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJR | Capri |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
