1947 Austin 16 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, both 1947 Austin 16 and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV were released in the same year (1947). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 510 kg more than 1947 Austin 16. 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Austin 16 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | 16 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1947 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3060 mm |