1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1966 Jaguar 420G is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia 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 139 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 628 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | 420G | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2670 mm |