1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 580 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XJS | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |