1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, both 1966 Fiat 124 and 1966 Jaguar E-Type 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 E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 124. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 300 kg more than 1966 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 124. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 124 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
