2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (205 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 63 kg more than 1968 Nissan President. 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | S-Type | President |
Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |