1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XJ | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
