1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 723 kg more than 1956 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, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | Mark IV | Oxford |
Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 106 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2470 mm |