1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 44 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 965 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XF |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
