1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1986 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1986 Opel Rekord is newer by 19 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 94 more horse power than 1986 Opel Rekord. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1986 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 314 kg more than 1986 Opel Rekord. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Opel Rekord. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1986 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | Type S | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
