1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 26 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), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 420G | 500 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1992 |
| 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
