1991 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, both 1991 Ford Thunderbird and 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 702 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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 XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 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 XJR-15 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Thunderbird | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
