2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 277 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Explorer | XJS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 86 L |
