1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 38 kg more than 1980 Bristol Britannia.
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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1946 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol Britannia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol Britannia | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | Britannia | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3060 mm |
