1992 Ford Aerostar vs. 1992 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1992 Ford Aerostar and 1992 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1992 Ford Aerostar. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Aerostar | 1992 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Aerostar | XJS |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2600 mm |
