1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1969 ZIL 114
To start off, 1969 ZIL 114 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 7,962 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 ZIL 114. (254 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1969 ZIL 114. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1397 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, 1969 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1969 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Jaguar | ZIL |
| Model | 420G | 114 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 7962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3770 mm |
