1975 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 21 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 615 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XK |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 393 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |