1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1964 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 16 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 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Oxford weights approximately 120 kg more than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Oxford | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Morris | Triumph |
| Model | Oxford | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 29 L |
