1968 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 365 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, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1964 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |
