1950 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia 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 3 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 133 kg more than 1956 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, both vehicles can yield 106 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Lancia Aurelia | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Aurelia | Oxford |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 106 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |