1949 Morris Minor vs. 1970 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1970 Morris Oxford is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Morris Oxford weights approximately 340 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1970 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Minor | 1970 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 916 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
