1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 144. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 144 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 144. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 144. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 640 kg more than 1966 Volvo 144. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 144. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 144.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | XJS | 144 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
