1952 Morris Oxford vs. 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 1,476 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Morris Oxford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Oxford (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (39 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Oxford should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Oxford weights approximately 170 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (92 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Oxford | 1965 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Morris | Volkswagen |
Model | Oxford | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1476 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |