1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK 10.
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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 110 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 110 | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
