1968 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJS |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 82 L |
