1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan 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 121 more horse power than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (134 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 868 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | 420G | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
