1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1984 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 568 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, 1984 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1984 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XJS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
