1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1979 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 29 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 98 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, 1979 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1979 Chrysler 1609 | |
| Make | Morris | Chrysler |
| Model | Oxford | 1609 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2670 mm |
