1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 1967 MG MGB
To start off, 1968 Jaguar Type S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 MG MGB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 MG MGB 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 111 more horse power than 1967 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 744 kg more than 1967 MG MGB. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar Type S | 1967 MG MGB | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | Type S | MGB |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1626 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2320 mm |
