1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 23 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | Type S | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
