1968 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 374 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, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 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 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 63 L |
