1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
To start off, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is newer by 29 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (290 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII weights approximately 1979 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, 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII 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. 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
| Model | 420G | Mark VIII |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 3757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1361 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
