1978 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar XK (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar XK weights approximately 252 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1955 Jaguar XK (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Capri | XK |
Year Released | 1978 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |