1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 560 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Jaguar XJS | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
Make | Jaguar | McLaren |
Model | XJS | F1 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 6063 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 618 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |