1954 Austin A 55 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1954 Austin A 55 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 735 kg more than 1954 Austin A 55. 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 55 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 55 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3060 mm |
