1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1966 Austin A 40 and 1966 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 858 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1966 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
