1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (256 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 148 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | 420G | GTO |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 6546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |