2005 Ford GT vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT | Type S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
