1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, both 1949 Austin A 40 and 1949 Jaguar MK V 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 MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar MK V (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 772 kg more than 1949 Austin A 40. 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 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin A 40 | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | MK V |
| 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 |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 63 L |
