1946 Morris Ten Four vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 825 kg more than 1946 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1946 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1946 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Morris Ten Four | 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ten Four | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1946 | 1983 |
Engine Size | 1140 cc | 4127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |