1971 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1973 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1973 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1973 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2770 mm |
