1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. 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 55 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 285 kg more than 1984 Volvo 760. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Type S | 760 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
