1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 19 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 113 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 547 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. 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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XK | Minor |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
