2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XJ | Cressida |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
