1953 Jaguar C-Type vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1953 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 225 kg more than 1949 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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Jaguar C-Type | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | C-Type | Minor |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2190 mm |
