1999 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (238 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 714 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. 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, 1999 Jaguar S-Type (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar S-Type | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | S-Type | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
