1968 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 711 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 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 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XK |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |