1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, both 1949 Austin A 40 and 1949 Jaguar Mark IV were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 780 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |
