1952 Austin A vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1966 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1952 Austin A. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A weights approximately 730 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type.
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 E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
