1984 Ford GT vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 660 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford GT | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | GT | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3060 mm |
