1948 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 31 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1948 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Morris Oxford | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Oxford | 505 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1474 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |