1966 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1990 Morgan 4. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1990 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4. 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, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar E-Type | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | E-Type | 4 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
