1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 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 156 more horse power than 1965 Morris Oxford. (61 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 500 kg more than 1965 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 (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XJS | Oxford |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
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 | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |