1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1967 Jaguar Type S is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 490 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
