1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 20 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 112 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Jaguar 420G | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 420G | 500 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |