1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1972 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1972 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 600 kg more than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1972 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1972 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS. 1972 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. 1972 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 1972 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | XJS | Continental |
Year Released | 1995 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |