1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 3 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 166 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 483 kg more than 1969 Nissan Gloria. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | 420G | Gloria |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2700 mm |