1956 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1953 Morris Minor
To start off, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1953 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 975 kg more than 1953 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | 1953 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | MK VIII | Minor |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2190 mm |
