1975 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 33 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 759 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 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. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XJ8 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |