1962 Morris Minor vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Morris Minor | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Morris | Jaguar |
| Model | Minor | XK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
