1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 1961 Jaguar E-Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 586 kg more than 1956 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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | E-Type | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2450 mm |
