1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 185 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark.
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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Buick | Jaguar |
| Model | Skylark | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3060 mm |
