1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 504 kg more than 1964 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJS | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
