1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 436 kg more than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1946 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Jaguar | Aston Martin |
Model | Mark IV | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1946 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2920 mm |