1964 Jaguar MK II vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Jaguar MK II is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 383 kg more than 1956 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, 1964 Jaguar MK II (196 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1964 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar MK II | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | MK II | Oxford |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |