1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1987 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XJS |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
