1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 680 kg more than 1951 Austin A 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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 40 | S-Type |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2740 mm |