1974 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 25 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 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Brougham (193 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 540 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. 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.
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1974 Cadillac Brougham | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | Brougham | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1974 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7732 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5950 mm | 4730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 3060 mm |