1964 Jaguar MK 10 vs. 1957 Morris Minor
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Minor would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1957 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 1058 kg more than 1957 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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1957 Morris Minor | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | MK 10 | Minor |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |