1972 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring 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 172 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 748 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | 420G |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
