1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1960 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 304 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. 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, 1960 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1960 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Chevelle | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
