1973 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 2007 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Escort | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJR |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
