1966 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1970 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Jaguar E-Type (246 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1966 Ford Taunus. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1966 Ford Taunus | 1970 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | E-Type |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 246 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |