1949 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 660 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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1986 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |
