1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (265 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 172 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XK |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |