1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1967 Morris Minor is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Oxford weights approximately 200 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor.
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 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Morris Oxford | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Oxford | Minor |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
