1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1961 Bristol 407 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
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. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 407 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3060 mm |
