1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis 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 (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 315 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. 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 (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJS | Isis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
