1969 Holden Monaro vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Holden Monaro. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 817 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Monaro. (213 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Monaro | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaro | XJS |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2600 mm |
