1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 850 kg more than 1967 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XJS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 82 L |
