2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (129 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 77 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Town Car. (310 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | XJ | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |
