1960 Austin A 40 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 29 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 1040 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR 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 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.2:1 |
| 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 | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 91 L |
