1959 Morgan 4 vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1959 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4. 2011 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Morgan 4 | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Morgan | Jaguar |
| Model | 4 | XK |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2751 mm |
