1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1964 Austin A 110 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 186 kg more than 1964 Austin A 110. 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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 110 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 110 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3060 mm |
