1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 588 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Corsair | XK |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
