1968 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Brougham. (229 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 944 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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.
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1968 Cadillac Brougham | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Brougham | E-Type |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |