1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2005 TVR Tamora is newer by 39 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, 2005 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 748 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora.
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, 2005 TVR Tamora (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | 420G | Tamora |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 280 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 Weight | 1778 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
