1966 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1966 Jaguar E-Type and 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 425 kg more than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (89 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar E-Type | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | E-Type | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
