2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 57 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (124 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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 13 kg more than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1946 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3060 mm |
