1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 182 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1951 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Cortina | XK |
Year Released | 1976 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |