1960 Jaguar MK II vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 364 kg more than 1958 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 MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar MK II | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | MK II | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
