1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 18 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | 420G | Etna |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2520 mm |