1963 Jaguar Type S vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1963 Jaguar Type S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 620 kg more than 1948 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, 1963 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Jaguar Type S | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | Type S | Oxford |
Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |