1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1949 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Oxford | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Morris | Porsche |
Model | Oxford | 911 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |