1966 Citroen DS vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, both 1966 Citroen DS 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 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1966 Citroen DS. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1966 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 328 kg more than 1966 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Jaguar 420G is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Jaguar 420G. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Citroen DS. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Citroen DS | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
Model | DS | 420G |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2175 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 90 L |