1950 Buick 40 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1950 Buick 40 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 150 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Buick | Jaguar |
Model | 40 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1950 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3060 mm |