1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
| Model | V8 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
