2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 800 kg more than 1951 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, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | S-Type | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 40 L |
