1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 530 kg more than 1979 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJS | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
