1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1968 BMW 2800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 330 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800. 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, 1966 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2800. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 2800 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
