1968 Ford Escort vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (180 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 567 kg more than 1968 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XK |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |
