2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Opel Admiral. (142 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 45 kg more than 1969 Opel Admiral. 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | S-Type | Admiral |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2096 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
