1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1961 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1961 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 8 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 246 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type 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 | 1961 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 63 L |
