1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon 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 V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 34 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Saloon | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |