1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2010 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XJ |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3040 mm |
