:^O  my friend had one (XJ40) they handle pretty well if i remember correctly. the problems i remember him having were electrical, things like warning lights constantly telling you it was low on oil and other things when it wasn't. he found it nerve racking .

Guess the Ford motor would suit it well. Wouldn't feel out of place, my EL tells me coolant is low when it's not, oil pressure all over the place (goes off the scale at the top end at times) etc.