1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 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 207 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 560 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Indigo | XJS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
