1979 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 730 kg more than 1979 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Cortina | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Cortina | XJS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
