2007 Jaguar XKR vs. 1958 Morgan 4
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (392 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1958 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1958 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1958 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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morgan 4. 2007 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 1958 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1958 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XKR | 1958 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XKR | 4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
