1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 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 168 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 593 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Mustang | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | 420G |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3050 mm |
