1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 594 kg more than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 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, 1962 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1995 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJS | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 7043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 90 L |
