1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 847 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | XJR |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 81 L |
