1956 Isuzu Minx vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1956 Isuzu Minx is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1956 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 840 kg more than 1956 Isuzu Minx. 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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Isuzu Minx. (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Isuzu Minx.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Isuzu Minx | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Isuzu | Jaguar |
| Model | Minx | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3060 mm |
