1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar 420G and 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star 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 Lamborghini Flying Star (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 478 kg more than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
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 Lamborghini Flying Star (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | 420G | Flying Star |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 77 L |
