1968 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 979 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 77 L |
