1952 Austin A 70 vs. 1951 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1952 Austin A 70 is newer by 1 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1951 Morris Oxford. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Austin A 70 | 1951 Morris Oxford | |
Make | Austin | Morris |
Model | A 70 | Oxford |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1475 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |