1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon 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 80 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 325 kg more than 1976 Ford Falcon. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJR | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJR | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 476 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |