1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 275 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 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 508 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jaguar |
| Model | 275 | 420G |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3283 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 90 L |
