1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 200 kg more than 1999 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3150 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XJS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3150 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
