1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1958 MG Magnett
To start off, 1958 MG Magnett is newer by 10 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 60 more horse power than 1958 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1958 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 690 kg more than 1958 MG Magnett. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 MG Magnett. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1958 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | Mark IV | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2600 mm |
