2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar S-Type | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | S-Type | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3030 mm |