1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 22 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 22 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Morris | Nissan |
| Model | Oxford | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
