1947 Morris Ten Four vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1947 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1947 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1947 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Morris Ten Four | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Morris | Oldsmobile |
Model | Ten Four | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1947 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1140 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3230 mm |