2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 645 kg more than 1976 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jaguar XK | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | XK | Cortina |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 54 L |