1967 Alvis TF vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, both 1967 Alvis TF and 1967 Jaguar Type S were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 66 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alvis TF | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
Make | Alvis | Jaguar |
Model | TF | Type S |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |