2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 668 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Jaguar 420G.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Mustang | 420G |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
