1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 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 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 400 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
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.
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1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
Model | 100 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1954 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3060 mm |