1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 378 kg more than 1950 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Oxford | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Morris | Vauxhall |
Model | Oxford | Viscount |
Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |