1975 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1975 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
