1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1973 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1973 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1973 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 556 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, 1973 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 1973 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar 420G has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar 420G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1973 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | 420G | Continental |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |