1953 Austin A 135 vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (464 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 135. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 135 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XF.
Because 2013 Jaguar XF is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Austin A 135. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XF (450 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 135. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 135 | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 135 | XF |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2909 mm |
