1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1985 Peugeot 505 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 442 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar MK V | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | MK V | 505 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
