1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1971 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 739 kg more than 1960 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 40 | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | E-Type |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 81 L |
