1978 Ford Escort vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Escort | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 938 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |
