Why larger armored carriers adapt better to jets

Would larger armored carriers be better suited to long-term operation?

Yes, mainly because their greater size makes larger aircraft and later jet conversion easier to support.

Larger armored carriers have an advantage in adapting to later aircraft. More deck and hangar space makes it easier to handle aircraft whose dimensions and weights exceed prewar expectations. That margin also helps when installing the equipment required for jet operations. Armour remains relevant, but size and conversion space are the decisive benefits in this particular comparison. The short exchange shows why a hull designed with reserve capacity can remain useful through a major aviation transition.