2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 38 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar 420G (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar 420G should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 62 kg more than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
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) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Jaguar 420G has manual transmission. 1966 Jaguar 420G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Crown Victoria | 420G |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |