1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 1963 Morris Minor
To start off, 1988 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Morris Minor 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 (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 805 kg more than 1963 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 1963 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJS | Minor |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 81 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 | 2 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 |
