1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 374 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Jaguar 420G. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Jaguar 420G | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | 420G | Defender |
Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2498 cc |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |