1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1979 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1979 Zastava 1300 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 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 42 kg more than 1979 Zastava 1300.
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 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1979 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Morris | Zastava |
| Model | Oxford | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
