1959 Alpine A 106 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1959 Alpine A 106 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 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Alpine A 106 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Alpine | Jaguar |
Model | A 106 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |