1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2011 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2011 Ford Ranger is newer by 63 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, 2011 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Ranger 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2011 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ford |
| Model | Mark IV | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3193 mm |
