1970 Ford Escort vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1970 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |
