1955 Buick 40 vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1966 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | 40 | E-Type |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1245 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2670 mm |