1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1950 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1950 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XK |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
