1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 760 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XK | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Escort |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 615 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |