1999 AC Ace vs. 1995 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1999 AC Ace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (220 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1995 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ace | XJS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
