1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1957 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 660 kg more than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1957 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | Mark IV | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2660 mm |
