2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1954 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 845 kg more than 1954 Morris Oxford.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 1954 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJR | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |
