2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 1956 Morgan 4
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1956 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1956 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan 4. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1956 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1956 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 1956 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XJ | 4 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2450 mm |
