1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 282 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | 3.8 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
