2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 169 kg more than 2005 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | XJS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 102 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 | 1581 kg | 1750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2600 mm |
