2008 Ford Territory vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 309 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Territory | XJS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5344 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 299 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
