1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1984 Peugeot 205
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 205 is newer by 34 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, 1984 Peugeot 205 (44 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 242 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Because 1950 Morris Oxford is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Morris Oxford. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 205, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Morris Oxford (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot 205. (75 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1950 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1984 Peugeot 205 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Oxford | 205 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2430 mm |
