1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 733 kg more than 1953 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, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 77 L |
