1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (225 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1962 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (67 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJS | Minor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
