1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Fairlane | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Fairlane | MK V |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4096 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |