1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 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 38 more horse power than 1986 Peugeot 505. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1986 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 289 kg more than 1986 Peugeot 505. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Peugeot 505. (235 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | Type S | 505 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1331 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2680 mm |
