1964 Austin A 110 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1964 Austin A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 110. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 161 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, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 110. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII 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 | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Austin | Jaguar |
Model | A 110 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 77 L |