1972 Ford Escort vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 573 kg more than 1972 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Escort | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XK |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |