1966 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1966 Jaguar MK II
To start off, both 1966 Bizzarrini A3C and 1966 Jaguar MK II were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 192 kg more than 1966 Bizzarrini A3C.
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 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bizzarrini A3C | 1966 Jaguar MK II | |
Make | Bizzarrini | Jaguar |
Model | A3C | MK II |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 361 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |