1949 Jaguar MK V vs. 2001 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2001 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 52 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (202 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 27 kg more than 1949 Jaguar MK V. 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, 2001 Lincoln Town Car (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V. 2001 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar MK V has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar MK V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jaguar MK V | 2001 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Jaguar | Lincoln |
Model | MK V | Town Car |
Year Released | 1949 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2663 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 85 L |