2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,193 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 733 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | S-Type | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 87 L |
