1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1964 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 354 kg more than 1964 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1964 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Fleetwood | Type S |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2740 mm |
