1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 31 kg more than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Falcon | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Falcon | E-Type |
Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1499 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 81 L |