1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 248 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | DB5 | 420G |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 90 L |