1968 Jaguar Type S vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1997 Panoz AIV is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Panoz AIV (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Panoz AIV 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 446 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV.
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, 1997 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Panoz AIV 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 | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
| Model | Type S | AIV |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 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 | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
