1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 386 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Cortina | MK II |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
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 | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2900 mm |