1959 Ford Consul vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1959 Ford Consul 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 670 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul.
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 Ford Consul | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Consul | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1703 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3060 mm |