1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJ6 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 has automatic transmission and 1950 Austin A 70 has manual transmission. 1950 Austin A 70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 70 | XJ6 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |