1966 Jaguar Type S vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Jaguar Type S is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. 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 89 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar Type S | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | Type S | P5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
