1949 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1971 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1971 Morris Oxford is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Morris Oxford (60 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1949 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Morris Oxford.
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, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Oxford. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | 1971 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Jeep | Morris |
| Model | Station Wagon | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
