1970 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 835 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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | Type S |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 90 L |
