1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1987 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Aerostar would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJS | 1987 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJS | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |
