1948 Jaguar XK vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 53 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 48 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 492 kg more than 2001 Morgan 4. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar XK | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XK | 4 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
