1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 8 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (104 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 648 kg more than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1967 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XK | Plus 4 Plus |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
