1991 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1991 Ford Thunderbird and 1991 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 20 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 XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS 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 XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Thunderbird | XJS |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |