1980 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1987 Jaguar XJS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 755 kg more than 1980 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, 1987 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1987 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Escort | XJS |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2600 mm |
