1966 Jaguar Type S vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 4 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Jaguar Type S. 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 GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar Type S | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | Type S | GTO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 67 L |
