2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. 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, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK8 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XK8 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
