1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1963 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1963 Jaguar MK X is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 760 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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, 1963 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1963 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
