1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1974 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 725 kg more than 1974 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Cortina | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 77 L |
