1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1970 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 278 kg more than 1990 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJS | Continental |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 7534 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |
