1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 6 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 176 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 853 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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 1972 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | 420G | 914 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
