1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1961 Morris Minor
To start off, 1961 Morris Minor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1961 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1961 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 640 kg more than 1961 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 1961 Morris Minor | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XK | Minor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |