2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,096 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (154 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 520 kg more than 1948 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | S-Type | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2096 cc | 1474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
