1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 736 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Cortina | XK |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 681 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4794 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1322 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2752 mm |