1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1968 Jaguar Type S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 946 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1968 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 1000 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
