1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Simca Oceane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Simca Oceane would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 800 kg more than 1960 Simca Oceane. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | Jaguar | Simca |
| Model | XJS | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
