1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort and 1975 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 895 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XJS |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 86 L |