1959 AC Aceca vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1959 AC Aceca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 451 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | AC | Jaguar |
Model | Aceca | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3060 mm |