1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 918 kg more than 1966 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 104 L |
