2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (420 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada.
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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XF | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
