1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1964 Morris Oxford. (39 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1964 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 26 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Morris Oxford. (81 Nm). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | 1900 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
