1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Cadillac |
| Model | 420G | CTS |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
