1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | Mark IV | Crown |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2700 mm |
