1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 504 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 328 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, 1972 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Oxford | 504 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
