1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 42 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 490 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mark IV | 190 |
Year Released | 1947 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2670 mm |