1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar S-Type | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | S-Type | 505 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2910 mm |
