1972 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 730 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2600 mm |
