1953 Jaguar C-Type vs. 2001 Morgan 4
To start off, 2001 Morgan 4 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar C-Type 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 105 more horse power than 2001 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 2001 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 135 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, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Jaguar C-Type | 2001 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | C-Type | 4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
