1946 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1979 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1979 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 33 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 124 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 630 kg more than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | 1979 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | Mark IV | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2610 mm |
