1978 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 483 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 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 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | XK |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
