1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | Mark IV | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2440 mm |
