1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1949 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1949 Morris Oxford. 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, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1949 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | 3.8 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |