1968 Jaguar 240 vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1955 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, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Jaguar 240 | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | 240 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |