1975 Ford LTD vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 254 kg more than 1964 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | LTD | Type S |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2740 mm |
