1966 Jaguar Type S vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar Type S 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 138 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 675 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar Type S | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | Type S | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |