1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 8 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 157 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, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 420G | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3230 mm |
