1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 52 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), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Falcon (232 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Falcon 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 260 kg more than 1999 Ford Falcon.
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, 1999 Ford Falcon (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Falcon | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 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 | 232 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3060 mm |
