1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 157 kg more than 1971 Jaguar E-Type.
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 Hudson Commodore | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Hudson | Jaguar |
| Model | Commodore | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2670 mm |
