2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1969 Toyota Century

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 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century.

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