1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT
To start off, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lincoln Mark LT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lincoln Mark LT weights approximately 608 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2008 Lincoln Mark LT (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Lincoln Mark LT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 2008 Lincoln Mark LT | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJS | Mark LT |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3520 mm |
