1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 888 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | MK V | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2440 mm |
