1975 Ford Torino vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 278 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Torino | XK |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |
