1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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, 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Oxford | 1959 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
| Model | Oxford | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
