1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1950 Morris Six
To start off, 1950 Morris Six is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1950 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 148 kg more than 1950 Morris Six. 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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Jaguar XK | 1950 Morris Six | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XK | Six |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |