1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1964 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1964 Triumph TR4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 825 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4. 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 Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1964 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | Mark IV | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2240 mm |
