1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 707 kg more than 1951 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJS | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |
