2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJR is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJR | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XJR | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |