1949 Morris Oxford vs. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 35 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (70 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1949 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 300 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, 1984 Vauxhall Carlton (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Morris Oxford | 1984 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Oxford | Carlton |
Year Released | 1949 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |