2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 190 kg more than 1951 Jaguar MK V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Crown Victoria | MK V |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2900 mm |