1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 279 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino.
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. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | El Camino | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1971 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |