1979 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Jaguar XF

To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (271 HP) has 226 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Jaguar XF (600 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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