1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 506 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar Type S | 1995 McLaren F1 GTR | |
| Make | Jaguar | McLaren |
| Model | Type S | F1 GTR |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 627 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 715 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
