1966 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, both 1966 Aston Martin DB6 and 1966 Jaguar 420G were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 153 kg more than 1966 Aston Martin DB6.
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, 1966 Aston Martin DB6 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Aston Martin DB6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Aston Martin DB6 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | DB6 | 420G |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
