2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | CTS | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3060 mm |
