1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 47 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 275 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar 420G has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar 420G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Jaguar 420G | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | 420G | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |