1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar 420G and 1966 Porsche 911 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 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 716 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
Model | 420G | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |