1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G 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 128 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 22 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1968 Toyota Century | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | 420G | Century |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |