1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 Jaguar XJ220 (968 Nm) has 877 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1995 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1995 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Cortina | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 968 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |