1975 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 745 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XJS |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |