1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II 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 96 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar MK II | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
Model | MK II | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |