1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 114 kg more than 1968 Jaguar Type S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Jaguar Type S is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Jaguar Type S. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Park Avenue | Type S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
