1965 Jaguar Type S vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar Type S | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | Type S | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
