1979 Ford Escort vs. 1955 Jaguar MK VII
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 894 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, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1955 Jaguar MK VII | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | MK VII |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| 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 | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
