1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | Type S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
