1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 36 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 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 660 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75. (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
Model | 75 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 3483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3060 mm |