1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 904. (155 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 904. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 849 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904. 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | E-Type | 904 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
