1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 180 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Jeep |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2650 mm |