1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJ | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
