1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith is newer by 46 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 730 kg more than 1995 TVR Griffith.
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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | Mark IV | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2290 mm |
