1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Jaguar Type S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 830 kg more than 1949 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | Type S | Minor |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2190 mm |
