1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (216 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 81 L |
