2006 BMW 760 vs. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. 2006 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 1949 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 760 | 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 760 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3060 mm |
