1957 Austin A135 vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1965 Jaguar Type S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin A135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Austin A135. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin A135 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1957 Austin A135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Austin A135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A135 | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A135 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
