1955 Jaguar XK vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 312 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1955 Jaguar XK has manual transmission. 1955 Jaguar XK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Jaguar XK | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |