1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1970 Morgan 4 is newer by 4 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 170 more horse power than 1970 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1970 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
Model | 420G | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2450 mm |