1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 605 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Cortina | XK |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |