1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR

To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 453 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ford Cortina 1990 Jaguar XJR
Make Ford Jaguar
Model Cortina XJR
Year Released 1973 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1296 cc 3979 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 56 HP 252 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 377 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 63 mm 102 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1493 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 2010 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2880 mm


 

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