1979 Ford Escort vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Escort | XK |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |