1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 52 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 300 kg more than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | Mark IV | Rageous |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2970 mm |
