1990 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 175 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Granada | XK |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 615 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1140 mm |