1965 Jaguar Type S vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 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 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | Type S | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2280 mm |
