1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II
To start off, 1968 Jaguar Type S is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II weights approximately 482 kg more than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
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 Jaguar Type S | 1959 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Type S | Silver Cloud II |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2108 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
