1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK II is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 500 kg more than 1949 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | MK II | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
