1974 Holden Monaro vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1974 Holden Monaro is newer by 6 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Holden Monaro. (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 286 kg more than 1974 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, 1968 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Holden Monaro. (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Monaro | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Holden | Jaguar |
| Model | Monaro | Type S |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2832 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
