1948 Austin 16 vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1948 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 673 kg more than 1948 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, 2010 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin 16. 2010 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1948 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1948 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin 16 | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | 16 | XF |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
