1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Fairlane | XK |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2600 mm |