1966 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1966 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Jaguar E-Type | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | E-Type | 600 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 112 L |