1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1964 Jaguar Type S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. Both 1951 Jaguar C-Type and 1964 Jaguar Type S are equipped with a 3,442 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 661 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. 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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | C-Type | Type S |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
