1978 Ford Capri vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 635 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Capri | Type S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2740 mm |
