1996 BMW 540 vs. 1966 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1966 Jaguar Type S. 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1966 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 540 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
