1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 14 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 165 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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.
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1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jaguar |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3060 mm |