1947 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1970 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1970 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
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.
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1947 Bentley Mark VI | 1970 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Mark VI | E-Type |
Year Released | 1947 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 246 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2440 mm |