1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1984 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Indigo | XJS |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |