1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1965 Morris Oxford is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morris Oxford (61 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Morris Oxford weights approximately 140 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1965 Morris Oxford (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Morris Oxford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 40 | 1965 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 40 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 61 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |