1951 Morris Minor vs. 1964 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1964 Morris Oxford is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Morris Oxford (39 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Morris Oxford weights approximately 336 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. 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, 1964 Morris Oxford (81 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm). This means 1964 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Minor | 1964 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Morris | Morris |
| Model | Minor | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 918 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1126 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2530 mm |
