1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 44 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 43 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 134 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 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 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | S-Type | V50 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
