1968 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (109 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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 XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1968 Jaguar XJ6 has manual transmission. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | 1980 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJ6 | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2960 mm |
