1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1961 MG MGA
To start off, 1961 MG MGA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1961 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 472 kg more than 1961 MG MGA. 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 XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1961 MG MGA | |
| Make | Jaguar | MG |
| Model | XK | MGA |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |
