1999 GMC Safari vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 285 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1999 GMC Safari | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | S-Type |
Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |