1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS 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 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Jaguar XJS | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
Model | XJS | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1289 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 | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |