1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XF weights approximately 815 kg more than 1956 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, 2011 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 2011 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XF |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
