1961 Jaguar MK IX vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1961 Jaguar MK IX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1961 Jaguar MK IX.
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, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | MK IX | 320 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3310 mm |
