1963 Jaguar Type S vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 310 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. 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 Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar Type S | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | Type S | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
