1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 44 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 68 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
| Model | 420G | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
