1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 309 is newer by 40 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, 1990 Peugeot 309 (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 309 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Morris Oxford weights approximately 152 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309.
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, 1990 Peugeot 309, 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, both vehicles can yield 88 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
| Make | Morris | Peugeot |
| Model | Oxford | 309 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2480 mm |
