1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 70 kg more than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
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.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Aston Martin | Jaguar |
Model | V8 Vantage | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |