1991 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, both 1991 Ford Thunderbird and 1991 Jaguar XJ6 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Thunderbird | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Thunderbird | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 291 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
