1986 BMW M3 vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 620 kg more than 1986 BMW M3.
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, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3060 mm |
