1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 1959 Volvo 120
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 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 631 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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, 1968 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar Type S | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Type S | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
