1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1981 Morgan 4

To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4. 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1981 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1981 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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