1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 1998 Ford Falcon and 1998 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 257 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | XJR |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |