1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1994 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1994 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 35 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 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 553 kg more than 1994 Morgan Plus 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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Morgan Plus 4. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1994 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XK | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
