1973 Jaguar XJ vs. 1966 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1973 Jaguar XJ is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Jaguar XJ (251 HP) has 191 more horse power than 1966 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 705 kg more than 1966 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, 1973 Jaguar XJ (409 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Jaguar XJ | 1966 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJ | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
