1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 1986 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 19 kg more than 1986 Lincoln Continental. 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, 1995 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 1986 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJS | Continental |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
