1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1968 Jaguar E Type
To start off, both 1968 Holden Monaro and 1968 Jaguar E Type were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar E Type (226 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Holden Monaro. (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Holden Monaro | 1968 Jaguar E Type | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaro | E Type |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5024 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
