1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1987 Opel Senator
To start off, 1987 Opel Senator is newer by 37 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Opel Senator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Senator (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Senator should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Senator weights approximately 462 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, 1987 Opel Senator (205 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Senator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Oxford | 1987 Opel Senator | |
Make | Morris | Opel |
Model | Oxford | Senator |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |