1951 Morris Oxford vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1959 Volvo 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Volvo 120 (76 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Morris Oxford weights approximately 5 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
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, 1959 Volvo 120 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1959 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morris Oxford | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Oxford | 120 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
