1977 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 855 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XJS |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 937 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |