1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 55 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 510 kg more than 1961 Austin A 55. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 55 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 55 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
