1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 605 (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 322 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.
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, 1989 Peugeot 605, 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, 1989 Peugeot 605 (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Morris Oxford | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Morris | Peugeot |
Model | Oxford | 605 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |