1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 144 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 Volante | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
