1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 902 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | XJS | Escort |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2400 mm |
