1964 Jaguar Type S vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 151 kg more than 2004 Lexus SC.
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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar Type S | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | Type S | SC |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
