2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (294 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 270 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 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | S-Type | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3230 mm |
