1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 703 kg more than 1956 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Jaguar XJS | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XJS | Oxford |
Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |