2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 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 778 kg more than 1956 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) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford. 2008 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1956 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1956 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morris |
| Model | XJR | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 505 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
