1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 180 kg more than 1992 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Fairlane | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3060 mm |
