1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1947 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. 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 155 more horse power than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 2 kg more than 1947 Oldsmobile 66. 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 Jaguar 420G | 1947 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | 420G | 66 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1776 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |