1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1946 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1996 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 723 kg more than 1946 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1946 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1946 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK8 | 1946 Morris Ten Four | |
Make | Jaguar | Morris |
Model | XK8 | Ten Four |
Year Released | 1996 | 1946 |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1140 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |