1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1962 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1962 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, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1958 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |
