2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 116 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (422 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XJ | S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2950 mm |
