1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | 60 | 3.8 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |