1949 Allard J1 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1949 Allard J1 is newer by 1 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 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 650 kg more than 1949 Allard J1. 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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Allard | Jaguar |
| Model | J1 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
