1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1968 Jaguar Type S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 394 kg more than 1968 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | DeVille | Type S |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
