1954 Austin A 70 vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 451 kg more than 1954 Austin A 70. 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, 2006 Jaguar S-Type (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 70 | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 70 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
