1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 970 kg more than 1967 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Austin | Jaguar |
| Model | A 40 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 82 L |
