2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1953 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 XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJ8 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.6 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 | 1615 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 40 L |
