1966 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1525 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar E-Type | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | E-Type | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3910 mm |
