1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 57 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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, both vehicles can yield 250 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | Mark IV | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3240 mm |
