1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 203 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 918 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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.
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1966 Jaguar 420G | 1969 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | 420G | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |