1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jaguar S-Type | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | S-Type | 500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3300 mm |