1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1957 Morris Cowley
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Morris Cowley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Morris Cowley would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (225 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1957 Morris Cowley. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1957 Morris Cowley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 510 kg more than 1957 Morris Cowley. 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Morris Cowley. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Morris Cowley.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Jaguar XJS | 1957 Morris Cowley | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XJS | Cowley |
Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |