2003 AC Aceca vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 232 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | MK V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
