2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Ducato | XJS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 5344 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
