1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 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 157 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 370 kg more than 1988 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJR | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJR | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 476 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |