1980 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 31 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 475 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV.
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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1980 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | Lagonda | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3060 mm |