1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 43 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 248 kg more than 2009 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | 420G | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 150 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
