1965 Jaguar MK X vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Jaguar MK X is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1963 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, 1965 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK X | 1963 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | MK X | Minor |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
