2009 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 460 kg more than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. 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, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar S-Type | 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | S-Type | W 110 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
