1972 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 6 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 548 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 520 | 420G |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
