1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 217 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 420 kg more than 1953 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
