1996 Jaguar XK vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 772 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 1996 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XK | Marina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 868 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
