1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 46 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Jaguar Type S. 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 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 | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | Type S | M6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
