1956 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1956 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 963 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Escort | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJS |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 82 L |
