2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 206 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1971 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1971 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | E-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |
