1955 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1970 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 15 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, 1970 Jaguar E-Type (246 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 405 kg more than 1970 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) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (357 Nm). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1970 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | 40 | E-Type |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 246 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1320 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |