1997 Ford Falcon vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 129 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. 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 (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ6. 2002 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 2002 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
