1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1963 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Morris Oxford is newer by 15 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 (180 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1963 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 242 kg more than 1963 Morris Oxford. 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 (276 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1963 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XK | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
