1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1971 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1971 Mazda Luce is newer by 5 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 185 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 728 kg more than 1971 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1971 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | 420G | Luce |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
