1959 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1959 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 90 L |
