1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1948 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1950 Lancia Aurelia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,752 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (55 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1948 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1948 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, 1950 Lancia Aurelia (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1950 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1948 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Oxford |
Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |