1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 664 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 124 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
