1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1966 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1966 Jaguar MK II is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 322 kg more than 1951 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, 1966 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 1966 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | 1400 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
